ZIP 54839 (Grand View, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54839: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bayfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bayfield County compares with Wisconsin
Bayfield County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bayfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bayfield County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Bayfield County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Bayfield County at a glance: 33.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Bayfield County has recorded 58 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 74 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (1.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
33.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54839 happened on US-63 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54839 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 33.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bayfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bayfield County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 002 | 14 |
| Sth 013 | 6 |
| SR-002 | 5 |
| Ush 063 | 4 |
| Sth 027 | 3 |
| Cth | 2 |
| Cth B | 2 |
| Federal Forest 236 Rd | 2 |
ZIP 54839 at a glance
| Population | 342 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,625 |
| Median home value | $157,490 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bayfield County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -31% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -34% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54839
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54839?
Bayfield County has had 58 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54839?
The worst month is January: 17.2% of truck crashes in Bayfield County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54839?
Since 2015, Bayfield County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54839 compare with Wisconsin?
Bayfield County records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54839?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.